2nd Issue, November a3 B.C. LUMBER WORKER From Page 1 dure, " British Columbia. on economic trends. The instructors included four professors from the University, T. Scott, S. Jamieson, D. Corbett and W. Dixon, who collaborated on what was described by the students as an “exciting” course Commissioner Chris Pritchard, of the Workmen’s Compensation Board, assisted by Ralph Lanning of the Unemployment Insurance Commission, gave the official ans- wers to the many questions which arise among workers in respect of compensation and insurance legislation. Credit Union and cooperative officials undertook the supervision of the discussion on all phases of cooperative endeavor. They were M. Colburn, G. Sterling, and John Hunt. UNITED TAILORS BRITISH WOOLLENS I. S49 GRANVILLE ST. VANCOUVER °°. i SIZZLING THE , ' SEASON'S swape! TAILORED FOR YoU 24 HOURS “UBC INSTITUTE” Fundamentals of Credit Unions and Cooperatives, Legislation Af- fecting Labor, Grievance Proce- and Understanding Our _ Economy and Economic Trends in Other instructors were: Bob Smeal, CBRE _ Representative; Bill MacDonald, Education Direc- tor, UAW; Howard Conquergood and Grant MacNeil. Students, wives, friends and staff concluded the two days of classroom discussion at Mings Supper Club, where a banquet was served, Chinese style. Warning Given Guest speaker on the occasion was International President Carl Feller of the Brewery Workers. The American labor leader warned that threatening unem- ployment might work disastrous effects on the trade unions unless protective measures were taken immediately. He urged greater rank and file interest in the objectives of the organized labor movement. President Lloyd Whalen, Local 1-217, IWA, and President of the Labor, Council, officiated as Mas- ter of Ceremonies at the Institute Banquet, and eulogized the work of the Council’s Education Com- mittee. CLERKS ORGANIZE Office employees of the British Columbia Coast Vegetable Ma keting Board gained a pay i crease, reduction in hours and other benefits under a new con-| tract negotiated by the Retail, Wholesale and Department‘ Store: Union recently. The contract provides for increases averaging 74 cents an hour retroactive to March i, a reduction in hours to 35 (one of the first such provisions to be negotiated in the distributive in- dustry in Western Canada), and certain other benefits. them in your own thing to offer a purely delicious worries are over. For Free Home Now that the evenings are growing longer, you will be spending more of home, at your own fireside, in the company of your own dear friends. Add to the joy of your happy gatherings and home parties by having lots of Lucky Lager to serve at all times. It is a friendly guest Lucky Lager—a beverage enjoyed by everyone. Be sure to have several cases on hand, and your entertaining Use the free delivery service. Don’t hesitate to phone. Delivery call— TA1121 LUCKY LAGER Lucky Lager Breweries Ltd. _, Also Brewers of Burton-Type Ale From Pagel . “Civic and Labour Council and attempt to arrange joint participation. At the regular meéting of May 11, 1954, a Civic Elections Com- mittee was elected. Since that time the Committee has met on many occasions to work out a Program and policy in line with the intent of the Resolution. TLC Refused The Executive ‘made ap- proaches to the Trades and Labour Council, but it was not until September 28th, 1954, that they received official notification that the TLC would not partici- pate with us on a joint basis, but that they themselves, the TLC, were giving consideration to con- testing the election on a partial basis. Meantime your Committee has continued to formulate a Program and plans which we are now prepared to place before you for your endorsation. The Program The theme of our Program: “The return of the people’s af- fairs back to the people”. Plank 1—Taxation Therefore our first plank must be No. 1: The overhaul of the taxation structure with relief to the home-owners and increase in the share that should be borne by business interests, Plank 2—City Services | Plank No, 2: The operation of | City property for services and for City revenue, To be specific we state that the City should keep | control of the International Air- port and improve facilities there. |The planning and bri | being of a proper Civi | could be a source of pride for the citizens of Vancouver and at the same time he a revenue-produc- ing medium. Also we consider it necessary that the Larwell Park lease be reviewed in order that a more just revenue be brought to the City for the use of that Park by the B.C. Electric, The question of the per diem grants paid to the hospitals by Vancouver City should be ener- getically tackled in order that the City can be relieved from this cost now that the Provincial Gov- ernment levies sales taxes not only on goods bought by citizens, but also on goods required by our Civic Departments. Plank 3—Power Plank No. 3: In line with in- ereased services for the City, steps must be taken which will eventually bring under the City’s control the distribution of elec- trie power, gas and the operation of our transit system. These are public utilities and should be pub- licly-owned and controlled. Plank 4—Housing The question of housing has been a long-outstanding disgrace to such an important City as Vancouver and we must have a Slate” City Council who will realistic- ally tackle this problem. There- fore our Plank No, 4 must be for aggressive and constructive ac- tion to solve this problem, with major emphasis on the immediate creatiofi of low-rental projects. The question of sewer construc- tion must also be given a priority rating. Plank 5—Social Services Plank No. 5: A visit to the Civic Departments charged with the responsibility of Social Ser- vices will reveal the pitiful state we have allowed this rather im- portant obligation to become. It is our conviction that there must be a re-examination of the res- ponsibility of the City of Van- couver for these distressed people requiring Social Services, and im- provement in this field is long past’ due. Much can be accomp- lished by a proper approach to the Provincial and Federal Goy- ernments to assess the proper de- gree of responsibility. Plank 6—Education Plank No. 6: The rapidly growing population of Vancouver and the cost of providing all the necessary schools and facilities must be made by a school board of men and women whose prim- ary concern is the welfare of the children of our City. Therefore | our Candidates for School Board will press energetically for-a new deal for Vancouver schools and an immediate demand for a Dom- inion-Provincial-Civic Conference to discuss the question of costs. We must not allow our children’s education to be sacrificed to busi- ness interests who say we cannot afford the cost of modern educa- | tion. Plank 7—Parks Plank No. 7: The parks in our City have always been a source of pride to our citizens and we compliment the work of past Parks Boards, but here again we note private interests attempting to move in and take over con- cessions which have been proven to be profitable projects and were a source of revenue to our parks. Theréfore our Candidates for’ Parks Board will work to- wards the improvement of con- cessions, but in keeping with the natural beauties of our parks, and the increased revenue that could be expected will be used to further development of our parks. We also at this time would sug- gest that the operation of the Pacifie National Exhibition should be more closely tied in with the operation of the Parks Board. In our fight against Juv- enile Delinquency the good work being done by our community centres should be extended and we would like to see the opera- tion of the Theatre Under the Stars returned to the control of the Vancouver Parks Board. SANDWICH WHITE BREAD Shed pee BROWN Mie gepd - —- BALANCED RATION Slit prcad Ration, Brown, riched ‘Flour. =m WHITE BREAD GB now ENRICHED “Listen to G.B., CKWX — 5:15 p. as Balanced is also En- Rye and Special Me: . Monday thru Friday”